As we step into a new season of growth and reflection, we’re excited to share the dynamic work happening across our departments—from groundbreaking research and creative projects to public events and student achievements.

 

This issue highlights the many ways our faculty, students, and alumni are shaping conversations that matter, both within and beyond the university. Join us as we develop the skills that will shape our joint future.

Mike Griffith, PhD 

Executive Director -  Strategic Digital Innovation  | Information Technology 

Director - Innovative Learning Center 

 

ILC @ PDW features ILC-TU-TORIALS: We are excited to announce that this year, Talent Development and the Innovative Learning Center are coming together to offer Professional Development Week at Tulane! This expanded lineup of 26 sessions over five days, featuring a diverse range of sessions tailored to your needs will offer a mix of virtual webinars and in-person workshops, providing greater flexibility to fit busy schedules. 

ILC TU-TORIALS special sessions will occur Friday, April 11 in-person and via Zoom. Join us on the 2nd floor of the LBC, connect with campus partners, grab some swag and receive insights from industry experts, faculty, students, and alumni. 

By Blaine Fisher, Ph.D., MS, MA, NRP, PG-Cert

In the high-stakes world of artificial intelligence development, a new competitive frontier has emerged that resembles the decades-long race among automotive manufacturers: the pursuit of more computational power with less energy consumption.

 

Just as car manufacturers have battled to create engines that deliver more horsepower while burning less fuel, AI companies are now locked in an intense competition to build models that deliver more intelligence while consuming fewer GPUs.

 

This efficiency race represents a pivotal yet often overlooked revolution in AI. While public attention typically focuses on new capabilities and features, the companies solving the fundamental compute equation are quietly redefining who can build and deploy advanced AI systems.

The Efficiency Revolution

 

The efficiency revolution in AI models has been gaining momentum over the past few years. Major players like DeepSeek, Qwen, Gemma, and Mistral have been demonstrating that powerful language models can be built without the astronomical computational costs that had become standard. This innovation is akin to when Toyota introduced the Prius, proving that performance didn't necessarily require excessive resource consumption. 

 

These efficiency-focused approaches are allowing companies to reduce computational complexity and train on significantly fewer GPUs while maintaining competitive performance on benchmarks. 

 

The impact has been immediate. Just as car manufacturers scrambled to develop hybrid technology after the Prius demonstrated consumer demand for efficiency, AI labs have quickly shifted their research priorities toward computational efficiency. 

AI for Instructional Planning and Content Management: Setting the Hook

Tuesday, April 1 | 1pm to 2:30pm

• Introduction to AI and its potential in higher education (ChatGPT, Bard, Bing Chat)

• Ethical considerations and responsible AI usage in an educational context

• Leveraging AI tools for lesson planning and course outline creation (ChatGPT)

• Utilizing AI to curate and manage educational content effectively (ChatGPT)

 

AI-Assisted Decision-Making: Tools for Making Confident Choices

Tuesday, May 6 | 1pm to 2:30pm

• Dive into the cutting-edge field of Decision Intelligence, where human intuition meets AI's analytical power. Learn practical strategies to navigate complex decisions, leverage AI's strengths, mitigate cognitive biases, and maintain human-centric judgment. Enhance your confidence in making data-driven choices with AI as your ally.

 

For details on upcoming W.A.V.E AI workshops visit, here.

Spring 2025 Teach Anywhere Office Hours

 

Mondays and Thursdays from 12pm to 1pm both online via ZOOM and you are welcome to visit us in-person [HTML Suite 300]. 

 

No appointments needed. 

Understanding LockDown Browser

Wednesday, April 23 | 10am to 11am | Hybrid

Familiarize yourself with the LDB user experience and learn about common issues that impact students on class or exam day.

 

AnnotatED 2025: Empowering Learning through Social Annotation (sponsored by Hypothesis)

 

Virtual conference event for educators, administrators, and innovators passionate about enhancing learning through social annotation. 

 Join us April 9-10 for a transformative virtual experience that will deepen your understanding and application of social annotation in higher education.

Blaine Fisher @ SEURSO Society Conference

 

Thrilled to have presented "AI Decoded" today at the Southeastern University Radiation Safety Officers Society (SEURSO) conference in New Orleans! 

It was an honor to share insights with this dedicated community of radiation safety professionals from universities, medical facilities, and research institutions across the Southeast. The round-table discussion format allowed for rich conversations and knowledge exchange that makes this annual gathering so valuable.

SEURSO has been fostering collaboration among radiation safety officers for decades, and I'm grateful to have contributed to this tradition of applied health physics education. Special thanks to all the attendees—from newcomers to veteran professionals—who engaged with the presentation and shared their perspectives.

Looking forward to seeing how AI technologies continue to evolve alongside radiation safety practices. The future holds exciting possibilities!

 

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